Articles by Anna Leask
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National
'Sh*t happens': Inside murderer Clayton Weatherston's first parole hearing
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 9:45amClayton Weatherston is one of New Zealand’s most brutal killers - jailed for life for stabbing his defenceless ex-girlfriend...
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National
‘Narcissists don’t change’: Sophie Elliott’s dad worried as notorious killer makes freedom bid
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 7:43amOne of New Zealand’s most violent murderers will appear before the Parole Board for the first time this week. And 18 years...
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National
Serial scammer jailed again after cleaning out 91-year-old's bank account
Friday, 23 January 2026, 7:24amA serial scammer with a lengthy history of targeting vulnerable elderly women has been sent to prison again after “entirely”...
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National
Kiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades ago
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:07pmA Christchurch doctor has been branded a “rapist”, “convicted paedophile” and “registered sex offender” - despite a court...
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National
Ex-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1:11pmFormer New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush is set to be named as the new Chief Commissioner of Australia’s Victoria...
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National
Oranga Tamariki undertaking ‘processes’ after student suspended from top school following Year 6 camp ‘incident’
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 4:06pmOranga Tamariki has confirmed it has been contacted by St Andrew’s College in Christchurch after a student was suspended...
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National
‘Offensive jokes’ and bullying: Senior Canterbury cop’s behaviour probed by watchdog
Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 1:39pmA senior Canterbury police officer has been dealt with after multiple complaints of offensive and unprofessional behaviour. The...
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National
'A year of hell': Teen victim and dad speak after Christchurch youth sex offender trial
Friday, 9 August 2024, 2:51pmWARNING: This story refers to sexual assault. Yesterday a Christchurch schoolboy told a Youth Court judge he “does not deny”...
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National
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Lauren Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Friday, 28 June 2024, 11:30amMurderer Lauren Dickason tells supporters ‘fair and just’ sentence a ‘win for mental health’ Triple murderer Lauren Dickason...
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National
Lauren Dickason trial: Killer mum's letter to husband revealed to jury
Monday, 31 July 2023, 10:12amWARNING: This story contains graphic and sensitive content. Letters sent by Lauren Dickason after she was arrested for killing...
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Crime
Pakuranga homicide: Woman shot at close range with shotgun
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 3:29pmPolice are looking to locate Auckland man Turiarangi Tai as part of the investigation into the death of a 22-year-old woman...
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Politics
Colin Craig's former Press Sec giving evidence against him at trial
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 12:03pmUPDATED 1.51PM Colin Craig's former press secretary Rachel MacGregor is to give evidence against him at a High Court defamation...
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Crime
Rebels gang pads raided by Police
Friday, 22 July 2016, 4:06pmTwo men are facing drug and firearms charges after a special police taskforce targeting gangs in Christchurch raided two...
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Crime
Moko killers' criminal history released
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 1:05pmUPDATED 5.35PM The couple jailed for killing 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri have more than 100 previous convictions between...
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Crime
Alcohol related arrests after Auckland police operation
Sunday, 15 May 2016, 1:25pmTwelve people have been charged with drink driving and 15 for alcohol-related offending following a police operation in Auckland...
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Crime
Fatal assault suspect allegedly joked about violence
Tuesday, 5 January 2016, 8:09pm"Want to see something funny?"
